Import Python script with relative path

Question

I have a script that loads an image from its directory, and I want to be able to import that script from any file, with this script still being able to find its image. Probably clearer that way:

A/
- file1.py
- images/img.png
B/
- file2.py

In file1.py:

image = load_img("images/img.png")

In file2.py:

import file1
# here, I expect to be able to use file1.image

But in file2, the relative path is relative to B/ directory, and images/img.png is therefore not found.

How can I have my image variable available, no matter from where I import file1.py without writing an absolute path here ? What's the best practice to do so ?

Thanks in advance for any help or advice.

I said "no matter from where I import file1". I made 2 directories as an example, but real case is more complex (like a library that could be imported from any project). — MeanStreet
– MeanStreet, Commented Jan 7, 2019 at 10:52

user2468968 · Accepted Answer · 2019-01-07 10:07:16Z

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Get the directory of "file1.py" and construct the path:

# Inside file1.py
import os

filename = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), "images/img.png")
image = load_img(filename)

answered Jan 7, 2019 at 10:07

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MeanStreet Over a year ago

That's what I was looking for. Thanks

Usama Tahir · Accepted Answer · 2019-01-07 10:31:05Z

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You can not do it by default. u need to use sys.path.insert option to go to that folder then import required file

import sys
sys.path.insert(0, '../A/')
import file1

print file1.image

answered Jan 7, 2019 at 10:31

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